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A hoof condition in cattle called 'curly toe syndrome' or 'corkscrew claw' is painful to the animal and causes lameness. The outside wall of the hoof grows faster than the inside wall, causing the sole to be pushed upward. The tip of the hoof claw then rotates in an upward and... listen now

I love to go camping and of course enjoy the s’mores and conversation around the campfire. Humans have been building fires for eons, but the art of the perfect campfire is still mystifying for most of us. Except maybe Boy Scouts.
Adrian Bejan is a mechanical engineering and thermodynamics... listen now

Ditches and other low areas on your property may be a point of frustration when the rainwater won’t drain from your driveway. Consider installing a culvert pipe underneath it so the water has somewhere to go.
Paul Wiegand is the director of the statewide urban design and specifications... listen now

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Raspberry crops need some attention now to ensure growth in the spring. Leah Riesselman is a horticulture graduate research assistant at Iowa State University. She says how you care for the raspberry canes at the end of the growing season depends on the type of plant. A floricane variety sets fruit... listen now

Monarch butterflies are always hanging around our place. We have plenty of milkweed for them to lay their eggs on and for the caterpillars to dine on. Every year the plant sends up new shoots so I don’t have to worry about planting it every year.
If you don’t have any milkweed... listen now

Another summer has gone by and my yard looks tired from the wear and tear of the season. It’s brown in some places and is hard as concrete. In my area, heavy clay soils, compaction, and thatch are usually the culprits. Grass has a hard time growing because there’s not enough room in the... listen now

The pigs on Todd Geisert’s farm in Washington, Missouri are free to roam around and play in the sunshine and fresh air. Little has changed in the way hogs have been raised on the family farm for 100-years – out on pasture with no growth hormones or antibiotics. The high-quality meat the... listen now

If you want to boost the nitrogen and productivity in your pasture, plant some clover. Red clover and white clover are the most popular legumes. White clover is tolerant of grazing, but is not well-suited for hay. Red clover is often grazed, and can also be used as hay, haylage, and baleage.... listen now

I grow a lot of flowers in containers and can spend a fortune in potting soil. I reuse it for at least one-year, but always wonder if it's as good the next year or if too many nutrients are washed away.
Horticulture Educator David Robson at the University of Illinois says potting soil is... listen now